Massimo Vanni
Known for ActingBorn 1946-07-08Rome, Lazio, Italy
A cousin of director Enzo G. Castellari and nephew of director Marino Girolami, Massimo Vanni became involved in the Italian film industry at a young age both as a bit-part player and stuntman before slowly graduating to larger more dramatic roles toward the end of the decade. A skilled acrobat and fight choreographer, Vanni himself became known as the Italian Jackie Chan of the 1980's, usually getting a good fight scene in before meeting with an inevitable demise.
Known for
Gangs of New York
2002 · as Bar Bouncer (uncredited)
Lovers and Other Relatives
1974 · as Mr. Muscle
Romanzo Criminale
2005 · as Guardaspalle Gemito (uncredited)
The Last Shark
1981 · as Jimmy (as Max Vanders)
The Borgia
2006 · as Soldier
The Inglorious Bastards
1978 · as French Resistance
Keoma
1976 · as Caldwell's Henchman at Wagon (uncredited)
Emanuelle and Françoise
1975 · as Robi
A Pure Formality
1994
The Swindle
1977 · as brigadiere Gargiulo
The New Barbarians
1983 · as Mako
Cry, Onion!
1975 · as Buck, Lamb Henchman
Street Law
1974 · as Hood #2
Five Moons Plaza
2003 · as Brigatista con mitra
Hit Squad
1976 · as Brigadier Gargiulo
The Big Racket
1976 · as Rudy's Enforcer
1990: The Bronx Warriors
1982 · as Blade
The Last Hunter
1980 · as Phillips